Gretchen Ellerby, the former Lamar County commission office manager, payroll clerk and human resources director, was cleared of all wrongdoing by the December term Lamar County grand jury.
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Lamar County commissioners are looking at lowering some commercial fire and ambulance fee rates next year, but residential rates will likely remain at $50 for medical and ambulance services and $30 for the county fire department, a total of $80 for individual homeowners.
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The Barnesville and Lamar County area will be humming, singing, dancing and giving with myriad Christmas events scheduled for the community.

Sunday, Dec. 5

Barnesville First Methodist Church presents a Christmas Musical featuring the choir, musicians, bells, youth groups and Praise Band, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the church. The musical will include both traditional and contemporary Christmas music.[Full Story »]

The Barnesville Women’s League will hold its annual Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday Dec. 4, from 3-7 p.m..

In addition to wonderful holiday decorating ranging from a Charlie Brown tree to a 600ornament wonder, the five homes on the tour can give visitors a glimpse into Barnesville’s rich history.
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